An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James
Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An Evening of Ghost Stories by M. R. James' at Hanbury Hall on Friday 17 October.
- Booking essential
"Yet, in all this quiet, there was an acute, an acrid consciousness of a restrained hostility very near to us, like a dog on a leash that might be let go at any moment."
ACT 1: ‘The Mezzotint’ follows Mr Williams, the curator of a university art museum, who receives a mezzotint from an art dealer. What Mr Williams comes to discover is that the picture appears to move every time he looks at it. But the story the mezzotint is showing is something far more sinister than Mr Williams first thought...
ACT 2: In 'Whistle and I'll Come to You', a young professor, whilst walking in an English coastal village, stumbles upon a strange whistle. When blown, this sets in motion a chain of unexpected events.
In this one-man performance, Toby Burchell performs two chilling tales by the finest writer of the ghost story genre, M. R. James. Originally narrated by James himself as an entertainment for friends, these are the perfect traditional ghost stories.
The performance will begin at 7pm and the Courtyard Kitchen will be open from 6pm and during the interval for drinks and refreshments. Bring your own reusable cup for your hot drinks and you'll get 25p off as a thank you for helping the environment and reducing the use of disposable cups.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult per person | £18.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
On arrival please enter via visitor reception, and then make your way up to the Hall. The performance will take place in the Great Hall.
- What to bring and wear
We recommend bringing a torch as the path from the car park up to the Hall will be dark.
- Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs and scooters
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